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Austin Public Schools

401 3rd Ave NW
Austin, MN  55912
507-460-1900

District Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30AM - 4:30PM

Human Resources

Austin High School

Current Job Openings

Thank you for visiting Austin Public Schools' Human Resources Office. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate The school district does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The school district does not discriminate in such a manner in its implementing regulations. The school district is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations are available to access job openings or apply for a job.

Our Staff

Director of Human Resources
Sue Stark
507-460-1902

Ask me for help with:

  • Contracts & Contract Interpretation 
  • Employee Relations 
  • Retirement Questions 
  • Leave Requests 
  • Lane Changes 
  • Work Comp 
  • Applitrack
  • Title IX

Human Resources Sub Services
Val Vaughn
507-460-1903

Ask me for help with:

  • AESOP 
  • Substitutes (Daily & Long Term) 
  • Employee Time Tracking/Skyward 
  • Background Checks 
  • Conference Requests
  • Seniority Lists

Payroll Specialist
Jenny Sayles
507-460-1905

Ask me for help with:

  • Payroll  
  • Deductions 
  • Tax Forms 
  • 403b  
  • Time Sheets

Human Resources Generalist
Jamie Norton
507-460-1910

Ask me for help with:

  • Employee Onboarding & Orientation 
  • FMLA  
  • Employee Allocations 
  • Applitrack 
  • Employee Access/Skyward
  • Employment Verification 

District Office Assistant
Peggy Klingfus
507-460-1911

Ask me for help with:

  • Customer service and office management
  • Negotiation support
  • EL onboarding support
  • ID Badges

Benefits Specialist / Cash Management
Lisa Groth
507-460-1906

Ask me for help with:

  • Health, Dental & Life Insurance 
  • Flex Plan 
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 
  • 1095 Form 
  • Lifeworks Program

Department of Human Resources
401 3rd Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
507-460-1903
Fax: 507-355-2411

Peggy Klingfus
Administrative Support Coordinator
507-460-1911
peggy.klingfus@austin.k12.mn.us

Sue Stark
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator/Human Rights Officer
507-460-1902
sue.stark@austin.k12.mn.us

Jamie Norton
Human Resources Generalist
507-460-1910
jamie.norton@austin.k12.mn.us

Val Vaughn
Human Resources Sub Services
507-460-1903
val.vaughn@austin.k12.mn.us

Jenny Sayles
Payroll Specialist
507-460-1905
jenny.sayles@austin.k12.mn.us

Lisa Groth
Benefits Specialist / Cash Management
507-460-1906
lisa.groth@austin.k12.mn.us

Current Employees